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Veep Jane Naana Engages NHIA Leadership; Praises Renewed Confidence in NHIS
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Veep Jane Naana Engages NHIA Leadership; Praises Renewed Confidence in NHIS

The Vice President of the Republic, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has commended the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for what she described as significant progress in strengthening public confidence in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The commendation followed a productive meeting she held with NHIA leadership, led by Chief Executive Dr. Divine Ndonbi Banyubala. During the engagement, the Deputy Chief Executive for Operations, Dr. Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, provided an extensive briefing on recent developments within the scheme. According to the NHIA, enrolment numbers continue to rise nationwide, signalling growing trust in the NHIS. The Vice President was also informed that the uncapping of NHIS funds has released over GHC 3.4 billion into the health sector, ena...
Speaker of Parliament calls for investment in NHIS to support Lupus patients 
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Speaker of Parliament calls for investment in NHIS to support Lupus patients 

Alban Bagbin – Speaker of Parliament (middle). Mr Alban S. K. Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has called for increased investment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly for patients battling lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Mr Bagbin emphasized the urgent need to integrate lupus care into the NHIS, highlighting that many patients face significant financial burdens due to the high cost of treatment.  The Speaker made the call during a meeting with the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation to mark the World Lupus Day observance, which fell on May 10, 2025 at the Parliament House in Accra.  At least five million people worldwide have lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any organ or tissue from the sk...
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